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Perfecting Moisture Control with Liquid Level Sensors

July 25, 2018

For people living in New England this summer, humidity has become a regular weather occurrence. In addition to threats for tropical storms, the conditions make the skin feel sticky and even make it difficult to breathe. To assist with keeping …

Level Sensors: How They Work & What They Do

July 19, 2018

How do you measure the level of liquid in a contained space that’s flowing freely and in some cases too hot or dangerous to come in contact with? The answer is – Level Sensors. Using a magnet and reed, the …

Level Sensing in Healthcare: Improving Bioreactor Vessel Conditions

July 12, 2018

In the medical field, laboratories are filled with research and development teams testing and improving pharmaceutical drugs and other life-saving innovations. A key piece of equipment in this is a bioreactor vessel which is used to create a biologically active …

Better Irrigation Management with Ultrasonic Liquid Level Sensing

July 10, 2018

It’s no secret that today’s farmers and the agricultural industry as a whole are faced with many challenges when it comes to providing high quality and consistent food for consumption. One of the largest risks is food waste and the …

Surviving a Heatwave: Float Switches Make Generator Power Reliable

July 2, 2018

As a heatwave makes its way through many U.S. states and record temperatures are predicted, it’s important to remember the chances this weather has to also create dangerous conditions at work and at home. Everything from tropical storms, lightning, and …

What Makes a Float Switch So Accurate?

June 25, 2018

Float switches are central to what we offer here at SMD Fluid Controls. The devices in a basic explanation include a hollow float, magnet, reed contact, guide tube and retaining collars. Depending on the position of the magnet, when the …

Level Sensor & Float Switch Applications: Restaurant Oil & Grease

June 18, 2018

Restaurant owners have a number of responsibilities to ensure safe conditions are maintained for both workers and patrons. In addition to food preparations, there is also the need for proper, sanitary disposal of foods and cooking greases that must be …

Demand for Automotive Level Sensors Rises

June 13, 2018

Driving an automobile is a pretty simple function for most drivers licensed to be behind the wheel. As long as a vehicle is well maintained, all that’s needed is a simple turn of the key to be on the way. …

Liquid Level Sensors & A/C: Tips to Beat Summer Cooling Expenses

June 8, 2018

Summer heat is one of the hardest conditions to endure. Both from the standpoint of humidity and uncomfortable working conditions to being unable to feel comfortable in one’s living space. Then there’s also the added dangers of spoilage and machine …

Wireless Sensors, Remote Relays & Float Switches

May 31, 2018

Wireless Sensors play a critical role in the future of industrial applications. As the Internet of Things grows to include more and more connected capabilities, these sensors are making it possible to collect and deliver data across large distances …

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